School-based Substitute Teacher - Albemarle High School- 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle High School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks a School-based Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

This full-time, benefits-eligible position covers classroom roles as needed, with a 7.25-hour day across 188 days per year, starting immediately.

The successful candidate will deliver lesson plans, support learning, uphold school policies, and collaborate with staff to ensure student engagement. ACPS emphasizes anti-racism and equitable opportunities for all students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Virginia teaching license eligibility preferred.
• Prior teaching experience or eligibility for Virginia Teaching License preferred.
• Ability to develop empathetic attitude toward students and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Covers classroom teacher, specialist, or teaching assistant roles as needed.
• Delivers the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to learning and upholds school rules.

Skills

Empathy toward students

Communication

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School-based Substitute Teacher - Albemarle High School- 2026-27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952507

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.89 to $21.47 Per Hour

Job Description

School-based Substitute Teacher

Albemarle High School

2026-27 School Year

Full-time, Benefits-eligible

7.25 hrs/day; 10 months (188 days)/year

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

ACPS employees enjoy competitivepayandbenefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellnessprogram, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

The person in this full-time position will be assigned to cover classroom teacher, specialist, or teaching assistant roles based on school needs each day. Additional responsibilities may include covering for Office Assistants or supporting instruction with a classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves in the absence of the classroom teacher


• Delivers the lesson plan created and left by the classroom teacher


• Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the time designated;


• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system;


• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor or absent teacher;


• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior;


• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;


• Maintains and upholds school and county policies and procedures;


• Maintains records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulations;


• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.


• Cooperates with other members of the staff;


• Provides information and seeks clarity from school administration or designee regarding questions related to students, instruction, and/or other concerns.


• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;


• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Priority will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience or are eligible for a Virginia Teaching License.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professional may be required. Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required